A friend of mine sent this to me. What a great reminder of all the beautiful things we have in this world.

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Happiness. It's the little things.

1-Puppies. Who doesn't love a little puppy to hold?
2-House Hunting. Not for me, but I do love going with family to look for their new home.
3-Family. Nothing better than good chitchat and laughing.
4-Kids. I love the innocence of the littles. They are so easy to please. Give them a swing set, food, and a basketball hoop and they are good to go.
5-Hubbies. I love being completely crazy in love with Matt.
6-Road Trips. It might not be a far one, but I love to get out and go on a adventure.
7-Prayer. I don't know what I would do without being able to pray and ask for help, or share my thankfulness.
9-Babies. Just like a puppy, who doesn't love little babies?
10-Friends. I don't know what I would do or who I would be without the wonderful people I call my friends. Late nights out, girls lunches, talks in the hall at church, phone calls just to say "Hi".

Really in life all I need are the little things.

Best April Fools Ever!!!

I'm not going to lie. I am not a big fan of April Fool's. Lame pranks, kids telling lies all day, did I mention LAME pranks??? Well yesterday ended up being an awesome April Fool's! It all started with my Visiting Teacher dropping off Cafe Rio for lunch!! Love it!! Later that night I had this awesome dinner dropped off from the fabulous Milligan's!!!

What are those made of you ask? Let me tell you....
Turkey legs: doughnut hole and bone made out of white chocolate
Peas and carrots: th peas were a minty chocolate candy, the carrots were some sort of taffy.
Mashed potatoes and gravy: not sure, but Parker said it was SUPER yummy!!!

They were totally cute when they dropped it off and said "We made dinner for you guys!!" Really, really, really, I love my Neighborhood!!!

Need to clarify....

I should totally mention that my previous post was not a waah, oh my, life is so hard, I am picked on post. My life is actually pretty freaking fabulous. I just don't like it when thoughts stay in my head and take up too much room. I would rather have my thoughts filled up with dreams of sand between my toes at the beach, warm weather, jetting off to wherever....

Thanks to my fabulous s-i-l Paige and my friend Em for the lovely chats this week after that post! You girls are quite awesome!!

Random Thoughts

Do you ever have those days where your mind just runs, and runs, and runs.....just like this sentence? Lately I keep having those days, and they are not stopping! Such a overload. Maybe putting it on paper (my computer screen) will help me out.

The school year is ending REALLY soon! The kids just finished up their 3rd term. Where has this school year gone?

How many summer activities are my kids going to be in? I have always felt that if they are busy, it keeps them out of trouble. I think I am in trouble though. I feel like I am running 24/7 everywhere and summer will be even busier. What have I done?:)

When the kids go back to school in the fall, where will that leave me? I think I am going to lose part of my identity. I have really enjoyed staying at home with my kids, but I am getting to that point where I would like to interact with other people. I loved working before I had kids. It was mainly the social part of it. Plus the money. Who am I kidding? It was only about the social part and money!! I love my mornings with Oakley where it is just the two of us, but she will be in 1st grade next year. Who's kid can I hang out with??? J/k That sounds a little weird.
There are no more little's in our future, buy I wonder if I would like babysitting? Or do I need to get out and work with adults?
What about the times that I need to be home? Can I find a job that allows me a 9-4 during the week with the summer off?

How do you deal with people who mean well, but can drive you up the wall? I try to be a open book, a tell it like it is person. Sometimes I have a hard time doing that to the ones I love. Sometimes I want to say "You put yourself in this position. Why do I have to bail you out over and over?" Who is the adult here??? And what about respecting your elders? For the love! Make it easy!!!

To finish the basement or paint the outside of the house. That is the question my friends. One tiny budget. Two big projects. Hmmm.......

Where is Spring?

Should I put my little into a summer school program so that she can do well in 1st grade? She really, really, really, does not like to do homework with me. She is a little behind some of the kids in her class. I know Kindergarten is the foundation for learning, and she needs some help. I feel like I am failing her when it comes to her schooling.

There are many more thoughts, but I think that will do for now. I don't want my kids to look back at this and think "What the crap was wrong with her?"

(Yes Mom, if you are reading this I put "crap" in my journal. Yes Mom. I know you hate that word. Yes, I know I have a construction workers mouth. Blame it on dad:)

My family:)

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Don't tell Parker he is in a skirt:)

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